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Arashiyama Benkei

Arashiyama Benkei

Kyoto Kyoto
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Discover the ancient art of rejuvenation at Arashiyama Benkei, nestled in a geothermal wonderland, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Shijo Street. This ryokan is 25 minutes drive to Kiyomizu Temple and 20 minutes drive to Nishiki Market.

Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toilets with an electronic bidet. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Hot springs on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Electric car charging station
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 20
  • Free train station pickup
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Free area shuttle

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. All restaurants at the property require guests to pre-book breakfast service 1 day in advance, and pre-book dinner service 3 days in advance. Meal requests for guests without restaurant reservations cannot be accommodated.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

Other details

Satisfy your appetite at one of the ryokan's 20 restaurants. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Arashiyama Onsen - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tenryu-ji Temple - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Togetsukyo Bridge - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Bamboo Forest Street - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Shijo Street - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Arashiyama - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Suzumushi-dera Temple - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Toei Kyoto Studio Park - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Ninna-ji Temple - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Katsura Imperial Villa - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Ryoan-ji Temple - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Ritsumeikan University - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Itami Airport (ITM) - 54.5 km / 33.9 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 109.3 km / 67.9 mi
The preferred airport for Arashiyama Benkei is Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX).

  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).


Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.


Other charges

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 3300 for adults and JPY 3300 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

34 Susukinobanba-cho Saga-tenryuji, Kyoto, Kyoto 616-8385, Japan